Donald Trump estimated that Wołodymyr Zelnski could be ready to give Crimea in exchange for a lasting room. He also believes that the President of Ukraine is calmer compared to their previous meeting and a quarrel in the White House.
Key facts:
- Donald Trump was asked by journalists about a meeting with Volodymyr Zelnski in the Vatican.
- When asked if he thinks, Zelanski is ready to give Crimea, he replied unequivocally.
- The US President admitted that he is surprised and disappointed in the further Russian bombing of Ukraine.
Trump on Sunday answered journalists' questions about wars in Ukraine Before returning to the White House from his property in New Jersey.
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He said that his meeting with Volodymyr Zelnski in the Vatican Basilica of St. Piotr was good and he joked that it took place in the “prettiest office he was in.” He reported that the Ukrainian president told him that he needed more weapons. “But he has been saying that for three years,” he added.
Trump: Zelnski is calmer now
Trump also said that they only briefly raised the issue of Crimea. Once again he said that to take the peninsula by Russia Barack Obama took place during the rule. When asked if Zelanski was ready to give Crimea, he replied that he “thinks”.
– Crimea, it was 12 years ago in the time of Barack Obama. They gave Crimea without a single shot. So don't talk to me about Crimea, but to Obama and with Biden. I appeared to solve the problem, because so many people are killed there – said Trump. At the same time, he estimated that Zelanski was “calmer” compared to their previous meeting and quarrels in the White House.
“I think he understands the picture of the situation and I think he wants to make a system,” said Trump.
What does Trump want from Putin?
The president also said that “he wants to see what would happen when it comes to Russia.” He admitted that he was “surprised and very disappointed with” Russian bombings Ukraine After peace conversations.
When asked about what he was expected from Putin, Trump replied that “he wants him to stop shooting, sat down and signed a contract.” “I think we have a framework for agreements,” he added.
Secretary of State USA In turn, Marco Rubio said in the NBC that Trump's administration could give up their attempts to mediate in agreement if Russia and Ukraine do not make progress. “It must happen soon,” Rubio said.
– We cannot still devote time and resources to this effort, if it does not bring results – said the secretary of state.
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Source: PAP, Reuters
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